Entries by Daphne Hanson

What are the basic research designs?

Related to the research questions and limitations on implications or findings (causal vs relational):  What are the basic research designs? What are the corresponding or additional questions used? What analytical methods are used? Identify and discuss basic designs, corresponding or additional questions, analytical methods related to research questions, and limits on implications of findings (e.g., […]

Nurse-client relationships

Newman pointed out that, “nurse-client relationships often begin during periods of disruption, uncertainty, and unpredictability in patient’s lives” (Smith & Parker, 2015, p. 288). Explore what she means by this statement. Then, reflect on a patient that you cared for to that you could apply her theory. Provide details of the interaction and outcomes

The Social-ecological model of planning

A nurse is using the social-ecological model of planning to approach unmet health education needs among families within a school distric. Using this model, which factors would the nurse include in the assessment of the community? (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY) individual and behavioral factors social and physical environments cultural norms and influences political and organizational […]

The element fluorine’s outermost energy level

The element fluorine’s outermost energy level can hold eight electrons. Study the diagram of fluorine, and then determine if the following statement is true or false. If true, choose TRUE. If false, choose the rewording that is true. Fluorine’s outermost energy level is filled, so fluorine is in its most stable state 2015 FlipSwitch O […]

Patient care delivery systems

Which one of the following patient care delivery systems would you recommend to consider in response to the ongoing staffing challenges on the medical-surgical unit?  Explain your answer and include at least one reference to support your response.  Functional Method Maintain total patient care delivery Team Nursing

The Home health agency’s current year’s budget

While reviewing the home health agency’s current year’s budget, Veronica identified variances in the Personnel and Operating Budgets.  She met with the Home Health Supervisor and learned that these variances occurred because two of the patients receiving services were elderly; lived alone; and had little understanding of their disease and how to manage their care. […]